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Members and guests have lots of good fun and fellowship at our monthly club activities!!
 Sharon Bradley Speaks at May Luncheon.
Lonnie Buckner, Programs Chairman, introduced our June speaker, Sharon Bradley, National Service Officer from the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) regional office, just across the street from the V.A. hospital.
Sharon pointed out that those honorably discharged veterans (or families) who contracted illness, disease or injury while on active duty (even if symptoms appear later) should fill in an application located on the VA website, www.va.org.
Veterans over 65 can receive fast-track approval. Many individual generic and specific questions and answers followed. Sharon had available several books, pamphlets, plus her business cards that were all passed out. Her indirect contact information: 713-794-3665 www.dav.org
 Constable Sgt. Joe Lee Speaks at May Luncheon.
Sgt. Joe Lee from the Crime Prevention Bureau of Fort Bend County Pct. 2 Constable's Office was the featured speaker at the TIRET business luncheon on May 20. He gave an informative and thought provoking presentation covering his background and the duties of the Constable's Office. Constables have responsbility for both criminal and civil offenses (summons, eviction, etc.) throughout the State of Texas. Ft. Bend has 4 precincts presently.
He told of several scams that are going around that target seniors. He gave lots of tips on how to avoid being caught in a scam. He passed out several informative brochures including an excellent 6-page handout from the Houston Police Department titled Personal Safety.
Sgt. Lee served 27 years with the Houston Police Department before retiring in 2005. But he chose to continue working instead of retiring. He has served as a trooper for the State of Texas. He has a B.S. in Education from Stephan F. Austin State Univ. He was a 2nd Lt. in the Army National Guard until 1976. His hometown is Newton, Texas. He now lives in Ft. Bend County.
 TI-Stafford Site Manager Curt Moore Speaks at April Luncheon.
Our Luncheon speaker for April was Curt Moore, Site manager for TI-Stafford. Curt spoke on the state of TI to well over 50 members and guests attending.
Curt sounded positive in the way TI has positioned itself going into the current business climate. He felt a good cash position was being maintained through closely managed discretionary spending, non critical custom R & D cuts, selected plant shut-downs, worldwide RIFs, and by establishing a policy of aggressive inventory controls.
He mentioned that TI's current business strategy is to focus on high growth markets, geographies and major needs of customers. Analog catalog products are a thrust right alongside system sell with general purpose (versus highly custom) processors.
He also pointed out the opportunities for growth in Analog and Embedded Processing. Among the highlights in the quarter were the acquisition of CICLON semiconductor, a specialized supplier of analog chips for power management, and qualification of a new assembly/test factory. "Both improve our ability to serve customers," Curt said.
Curt was well received and the members had more questions than there was time. Everyone enjoyed his presentation.
A Message from the President...
The excitement continues! The attendance at our Luncheon Meetings continues to increase. Our roster has expanded to a record of approximately 150 paid members.
We have 14 members who haven’t paid their dues. Several of our newer members have attended activities recently.
In April and again in May we had excellent speakers. In April Curt Moore spoke on the state of TI and in May we had Sgt. Joe Lee speak on crime prevention and
scams.
In April we held our annual Spring Event (Pot Luck Dinner and Bingo) and we had a good crowd and a record number of players for our Special Bingo.
In May our day trip was to Shiner, Texas. It was a great trip and the hi-lite of the trip, for some, was the brewery, others the church, the Museum, etc.
I again want to welcome more new members to our club. Please get the fullest benefit of your club by joining us at our monthly business/luncheon meeting, our trips
and our special events throughout the year.
I want to encourage you to review all that is available here on our web site. Check it frequently to find out about upcoming activities. The Photo Gallery tab has a great number of pictures on past trips and events and there is more to come!
Here’s hoping to see you at our next meeting, trip or event. And remember, if you bring someone who qualifies to be a member and they join, you get a free meal
voucher to be used at this Golden Corral. Tell the cashier you are there for TIRET meeting to get your discounted meal and drink for $5.75 +tax.
Ralph Garcia
Ph. 281-980-3702
rgarcia28@windstream.net
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CLUB?
When was it formed? How did it get started? Who was the first president of the club? When did we have the first Annual TI Retiree BBQ Banquet? What was the first club logo? Where did we get our By-Laws from?
The answers to these questions and more are being researched by our club’s Historian Chairman, Israel Morales.
Israel says the club will be 20 years old in 2009 and its about time its history is put down in writing.
He has been researching club history for only two months and with the help of some of the original members has already found a wealth of material.
Do you recognize any of the people in the attached picture?
He has many more for all to look at in the near future. So, keep in touch with the Vigor and with the web.
If you have any pictures that were taken in the last ten years or more please contact Israel Morales, 11506 Dorrance Lane, Meadows Place, Tex. 77477 telephone 281-498-2219.
2009 Club Officers:
President - Ralph
Garcia Secretary - Susan
Leigh Treasurer - Tony
Leigh Vice-President - Bob Gruber
The Texas Instruments Retiree Club of Houston (TIRET) is chartered under the sponsorship of the Hou-Texins Association (HTA).
The primary purpose of the TIRET is to provide a social environment encouraging intra fellowship for TI ex-employees and their spouses residing in the greater Houston area. It functions as a venue for education, recreation, entertainment, and self-improvement for the membership.
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